Take your VX-8DR out with you wherever you go. It is waterproof 3Ft (1m) for 30 minutes. The radio is designed to meet commercial grade standards in every aspect, including its battery terminals, external microphone jack etc. Enjoy up to 5 hours operation on 144/440MHz, or up to 5.5 hours on 50MHz with the supplied FNB-101LI battery.

The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides a full 5 watts FM on 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It supports Bluetooth® hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories. There is also an optional GPS unit and antenna with loads of features.

The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides a full 5 watts FM on 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It will also transmit about 1 watt AM on 6 meters. It supports Bluetooth® hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories.

The Yaesu VX-8DR is a lot of radio in a small package. First – some background on “dual-band”, or even tri-band and quad-band mean. There are 3 meanings for “dual-band” radio in amateur radio specifications, and it isn’t usually clear from the brochure which definition is used for a radio.

The Yaesu VX-8DR is an APRS® enhanced version of VX8R. + Smart Beaconing™ Function. + Station List memories increased from 40 to 50. + APRS® Message Memories increased from 20 to 30. + DIGI-PATH route indication function. + Heads up compass display to the GPS screen. + Message received LED flashing rate is selectable.

With this caveat, it is respectable above 30 MHz or so, and works respectably as a general purpose FM scanner / monitor for public safety, utility, etc. The stock battery is good for only a few hours of combined APRS / voice operation, as everybody says the big one gives much longer life (12+ hours even after a couple of years).

Yaesu VX-8R SPECIFICATIONS. GENERAL: Type: Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver: Frequency range: USA TX: 50-54 / 144-148 / 222-225 / 430-450 MHz RX: 0.5-999.9 MHz (Cellular blocked) Tuning steps: 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz: Frequency stability: ±5 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)

The Yaesu VX-8GR is the newest member of the proud VX-8 family. The VX-8GR dual-bander only covers 2 meters and 440 MHz and receive coverage is 108-999 MHz (less cellular frequencies). Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation .

The Yaesu VX-8R HT (Handy Talky) provides a full 5 watts FM on 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz (USA version only). It supports Bluetooth® hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories.